What Ulcers Really Look Like — Signs, Causes, and Misconceptions

Ulcers are one of the most common and misunderstood problems in the horse world.A horse does NOT have to look skinny to have ulcers. And not every ulcered horse shows obvious symptoms.In this episode, we discuss:• The difference between squamous and glandular ulcers• Why horses are naturally prone to ulcers• Behavioral vs physical signs of ulcers• Why body condition score alone means almost nothing• Nutrition and management risk factors• The hidden ways ulcers affect performance and attitude• Why so many ulcer signs get dismissed as “behavior problems.”Sometimes what people call “attitude” is actually discomfort.Links & Resources:Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at Rfr_rodeo for behind-the-scenes contentalso visit our sponsors Tacktical and Ranch Dress’n using code Rfr_rodeo and Rocket Donkey using code RachelF10If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your rodeo friends! Got a question or topic you'd love to hear about? Send me an email at [email protected] See you next week! Keep those barrels tight and your dreams big!